CC RES 2014-049 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
PALOS VERDES MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS AND
DETERMINATIONS THAT MODIFICATIONS TO THE 2013 CALIFORNIA
FIRE CODE ARE REASONABLY NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL
CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL OR TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS.
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes may adopt ordinances and regulations imposing the same or
modified requirements as are contained in the regulations adopted by the State pursuant
to Health and Safety Code Section 17922; and
WHEREAS, the State of California is mandated by Health and Safety Code Section
17922 to impose the same requirements as are contained in the most recent edition of
the California Fire Code (hereinafter referred to as the "Fire Code"); and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17598.7(a) permits the City to make
modifications or changes to the Fire Code, which are reasonably necessary because of
local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that the City
Council, before making any modifications or changes to the Fire Code, shall make an
express finding that such changes or modifications are reasonably necessary because of
local climatic, geographic or topographic conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Building Division has advised that certain said changes and
modifications to the 2013 Edition of the California Fire Code, are reasonably necessary
due to local conditions in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes as described below:
A. Climatic Conditions. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is located in
an area subject to climatic conditions with long periods of low humidity and hot weather,
combined with unpredictable seasonal high winds (Santa Ana wind conditions), resulting
in increased exposure to fire risk. This combination of events creates an environment
that is conducive to rapidly spreading fires or in which the fire department may have great
difficulty in controlling fires occurring in hillside brush areas as well as structures not
having built-in fire protection. Control of such fires requires rapid response. With the time
that is required to deal with potential obstacles from the wind, such as fallen trees, street
lights, and utility poles, in addition to the time required to climb approximately sixty (60)
feet vertically up flights of stairs, the ability to respond rapidly is negatively impacted.
Additionally, there is a significant increase in the amount of wind at approximately sixty
(60) feet above the ground. Use of aerial type fire fighting apparatus above this height
would place rescue personnel at increased risk of injury. High winds will also cause
burning embers to become airborne resulting in the rapid spread of a fire to nearby
structures. Immediate containment of a fire is the only method by which it can be
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controlled during high wind conditions. In very high fire severity zones, a unique
combination of low humidity, strong winds and dry vegetation exists.
B. Geological Conditions. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes is located
in a seismically active area identified as Seismic Zone 4. Geological conditions created
by the numerous faults will result in increased fire danger to structures, delayed fire
department response, and unique rescue challenges. Seismic events of sufficient
magnitude will cause substantial damage to structures. These damages are likely to be
accompanied by a substantial number of fires that may exceed the fire department
suppression capabilities. The viability of the public water system would be questionable
at best after a major seismic event. Buildings with multiple levels would become
vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available water and an inability to pump
sufficient quantities of any available water to floors above the 55-foot level. A severe
seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression
activities because it is likely to create significant physical obstacles and logistical
challenges. With the probability of strong aftershocks there exists a need to provide
increased protection for anyone on upper floors. Accordingly, built-in fire suppression
systems provide the only adequate measure to mitigate the potential hazards from and
damage caused by such fires. Further, the City is subject to occasional severe
rainstorms. The impacts from these rainstorms are exacerbated if hillside areas have
been burned by wildland fires because significant mud and debris flows can occur. Mud
and debris flows can impair fire department access or delay response times if access
roads are obstructed by mud or debris.
C. Topographical Conditions. The topographical conditions of the City
of Rancho Palos Verdes includes mountains, hills and canyons that tend to accelerate
the periodic high velocity winds by means of a venture effect. These canyon winds and
the significant growth of vegetation of a combustible nature increase the fire danger.
Additionally, long periods of dry, hot weather, combined with unpredictable seasonal
winds (Santa Ana wind conditions) result in increased exposure to fire risk. The hillside
areas have access roads that are narrow, steep and contain many sharp curves, all of
which makes timely response by a large fire apparatus difficult.
Section 2. Amendments to the 2013 Edition of the California Fire Code, as
contained in City of Rancho Palos Verdes Ordinance No. 558, are found reasonably
necessary based on the climatic, geological and/or topographical conditions and are listed
as follows:
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101.1 Administrative Title change only.
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304.1.2 Climatic, Local amendment requiring brush clearance in order
Topographical to maintain defensible space for fire operations that
is necessary due to Los Angeles County's unique
climate and topography to reduce risk of fire and to
minimize the spreading of fire to structures.
315.3.2.1 Climatic Prevents storage of combustible materials under
stairways to help prevent fire in stairways from
preventing safe exit in event of fire. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles
County due to hot and windy conditions.
316.6.1 Climatic, Imposes additional requirements for the grounding of
Topographical, construction under high-voltage transmission lines in
Geological order to protect property, the public, and firefighters
responding to emergencies. Necessary due to Los
Angeles County's unique climate and topography to
reduce risk of fire, to reduce the possibility of fires
being caused by downed high-voltage transmission
lines, to minimize the spreading of fires that may
begin under transmission lines, and to protect
firefighters responding to emergencies under
transmission lines. Further, necessary because risk
of fire is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
317 Climatic, Provides various design and location requirements
Topographical for roof gardens and landscaped roofs for residential
and commercial structures. Necessary due to Los
Angeles County's unique climate and topography to
reduce risk of fire, to reduce the possibility of fires
being caused by rooftop vegetation, to minimize the
spreading of fires, and to protect firefighters
responding to emergencies by ensuring that the
integrity of the roof is not compromised by a garden
or landscaping. Further, necessary because risk of
fire is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in Los Angeles County.
326.7 Climatic, Local amendment to require fire safety measures
Topographical, including but not limited to water supply, firebreaks,
Geological posting of fire watchers, access roads, restriction of
activities during high fire hazard and other conditions
to maintain reasonable fire safety. Necessary due to
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Los Angeles County's unique climate and topography
to reduce risk of fire, to reduce the possibility of
wildland fires spreading to structures, and to
minimize impacts of fire. Further, necessary because
risk of fire is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
326.12.2 Climatic, Local amendment to reduce the threat of fires by
Topographical requiring spark arrestors on chimneys that is
necessary due to Los Angeles County's unique
climate and topography to reduce risk of fire and to
minimize impacts of fire. Such spark arrestors reduce
the likelihood of embers exiting a chimney and
igniting a fire.
326.14 Climatic, Local amendment requiring clearance of roadways to
Topographical provide adequate access for firefighting apparatus, to
create defensible space for fire operations, and to
reduce the possibility of wildland fires spreading to
structures. Necessary due to Los Angeles County's
unique climate and topography.
503.1.2 Climatic, Provides for additional access requirements
Topographical, necessary because of terrain, climate or other factors
Geological that limit access. Necessary to ensure adequate
response times due to the unique climatic and
topographical conditions that increase the risk of fires
in fire hazard severity zones. Further, necessary
because risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
503.2.1 Climatic, Requires unobstructed clearance to sky on fire
Topographical, apparatus access roads with exception for protected
Geological tree species. Necessary to prevent obstruction of
access roads by tree limbs or other obstructions and
thus allow for quick response times to fires and other
emergencies. Necessary to ensure adequate
response times due to the unique climatic and
topographical conditions that increase the risk of fires
in fire hazard severity zones. Further, necessary
because risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
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503.2.5 Climatic, Provides for more stringent width, turning radius and
Topographical, grade specifications for access roads to ensure
Geological access for fire apparatus. Necessary due to unique
climatic and topographical conditions that increase
the risk of fires. Further, necessary because risk of
fire is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in Los Angeles County.
503.4 Climatic, Adds speed bumps and speed humps to list of
Topographical, prohibited obstructions to fire apparatus access
Geological roads. Speed bumps and speed humps reduce
response times to fires and other emergencies
because fire apparatus have to slow down to pass
over them or drive around them. Necessary to
ensure adequate response times due to the unique
climatic and topographical conditions that increase
the risk of fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further,
necessary because risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
503.4.1 Topographical Speeding by motorists occurs on certain streets in the
City, due to their slope, location and configuration,
which is detrimental to the safety of the residents
(particularly children) that reside along those streets.
503.7 Climatic, Requires fire apparatus access roads in recreational
Topographical, vehicle, mobile home, manufactured housing, sales
Geological lots, and storage lots. Necessary to ensure adequate
water supply and access to such locations due to the
unique climatic and topographical conditions that
increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity zones.
Further, necessary because the risk of fire is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in
Los Angeles County.
503.7.1 Climatic, Requires additional fire apparatus access roads in
Topographical, mobilehome parks and special occupancy parks.
Geological Necessary to ensure adequate water supply and
access to such locations due to the unique climatic
and topographical conditions that increase the risk of
fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further, necessary
because risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
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504.5 Climatic, Provides various design and location requirements
Topographical, for solar photovoltaic systems installed on roofs of
Geological buildings for residential and commercial structures.
Access and spacing requirements ensure firefighter
access to the roof, provide access pathways to
specific areas of the roof, provide for venting cut-out
areas, and to provide emergency egress from the
roof. Necessary because of increased danger of fire
in Los Angeles County due to climatic and
topographical conditions.
507.5.1.2 Climatic, Requires a draft hydrant for swimming pools and
Topographical, spas located in the fire hazard severity zone in order
Geological to provide a source of water to fight fires. Necessary
because of unique climatic and topographical
conditions that increase the risk of fires in fire hazard
severity zones. Further, necessary because risk of
fire is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in Los Angeles County.
507.5.10 Climatic, Provides posting of sign to notify fire department of
Topographical, draft hydrant for swimming pools and spas in fire
Geological hazard severity zone. Necessary because of unique
climatic and topographical conditions that increase
the risk of fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further,
necessary because risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
901.6.3.1 Climatic, Provides signage requirements for water control
Topographical, valves in order to facilitate fire fighter identification
Geological and use of said valves in an emergency. Necessary
because of unique climatic and topographical
conditions that increase the risk of fires in fire hazard
severity zones. Further, necessary because risk of
fire is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in Los Angeles County.
901.6.3.4 Climatic, Provides clearance requirements for water control
Topographical, valves in order to facilitate fire fighter identification
Geological and use of said valves in an emergency. Necessary
because of unique climatic and topographical
conditions that increase the risk of fires in fire hazard
severity zones. Further, necessary because risk of
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fire is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in Los Angeles County.
903.2.11.3 Climatic, Provides an additional level of protection to
Geological occupancies in case of a fire by requiring installation
of automatic fire sprinklers. Necessary because of
large number of buildings over three stories in Los
Angeles County that increases the risk of fire due to
damage or collapse of buildings due to the increased
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
903.2.11.7 Climatic, Provides an additional level of protection to
Topographical, occupancies in case of a fire by requiring installation
Geological of automatic fire sprinklers. Necessary because of
unique climatic and topographical conditions that
increase the risk of catastrophic fires in fire hazard
severity zones and due to the topography that
reduces response times to fires. Further, necessary
because risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
903.4.2 Climatic, Requires installation of exterior fire alarm visual
Geological device. Visual alarms are necessary to warn both
disabled and non-disabled persons. Necessary
because of increased likelihood of fires due to
climatic conditions. Further, necessary because risk
of fire is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in the County.
903.7 Climatic, Requires installation of devices for the automatic fire
Geological sprinkler system within an exit stairway enclosure.
Necessary because of increased likelihood of fires
due to climatic conditions. Further, necessary
because risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the County.
905.2.1 Climatic Construction and installation requirements for Class
I standpipes to ensure adequate fire protection
systems and water supply due to fires in Los Angeles
County's hot and windy climate.
905.2.1.1 Climatic Construction and installation requirements for Class
I standpipes to ensure adequate fire protection
systems and water supply due to fires in Los Angeles
County's hot and windy climate.
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905.2.1.2 Climatic Construction and installation requirements for Class
I standpipes to ensure adequate fire protection
systems and water supply due to fires in Los Angeles
County's hot and windy climate.
905.2.1.3 Climatic Construction and installation requirements for Class
I standpipes to ensure adequate fire protection
systems and water supply due to fires in Los Angeles
County's hot and windy climate.
905.4 Climatic Installation and regulation of Fire Protection System
to ensure proper location of hose connection to
control fires in Los Angeles County's hot and windy
climate.
905.5.3 Climatic Installation and regulation of interior wet standpipes
to ensure adequate fire protection system due to fires
in Los Angeles County's hot and windy climate.
905.6.1 Climatic Local amendment regarding installation and
regulation of Fire Protection System to ensure proper
location of hose connection to control fires.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in Los
Angeles County due to hot and windy conditions.
905.6.1.1 Climatic Size requirements for Class III standpipes to ensure
adequate fire protection system. Necessary because
of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County due
to hot and windy conditions.
905.9 Climatic Additional requirements to fire protection system for
testing, maintenance and operation. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles
County due to hot and windy conditions.
905.12 Climatic Requires installation and other guidelines related to
inlets for fire protection systems in basements.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in Los
Angeles County due to hot and windy conditions.
905.12.1 Climatic Requires installation and other guidelines related to
inlets for fire protection systems in basements.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in Los
Angeles County due to hot and windy conditions.
905.12.2 Climatic Requires installation and other guidelines related to
inlets for fire protection systems in basements.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in Los
Angeles County due to hot and windy conditions.
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905.12.3 Climatic Requires installation and other guidelines related to
inlets for fire protection systems in basements.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in Los
Angeles County due to hot and windy conditions.
905.12.4 Climatic Requires installation and other guidelines related to
inlets for fire protection systems in basements.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in Los
Angeles County due to hot and windy conditions.
910.2.1.1 Climatic, Requires smoke and heat removal for basement level
Geological parking garages. Necessary to increase ability of fire
fighters to respond to fires in parking garages.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in Los
Angeles County due to hot and windy conditions and
the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
910.4 Climatic Requirements for mechanical smoke exhaust in
buildings. Necessary because of increased danger of
fire in Los Angeles County due to hot and windy
conditions.
912.2.1 Climatic, Requires fire department connections to be located
Topographical, within 150 feet of a public fire hydrant and at a safe
Geological distance from the building. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County due
to hot and windy conditions. Further, necessary
because the risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
912.7 Climatic, Requires red paint on fire department connections
Topographical subject to rust or corrosion in order to identify them to
firefighters and protect from the elements.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in Los
Angeles County due to hot and windy conditions.
912.8 Climatic, Requires breakable caps or plugs for fire hose
Topographical couplings to protect them from the elements and to
ensure easy access to the fire department
connection during fires. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County due
to hot and windy conditions.
914.9.1 Climatic Requires spray booths to have automatic fire
sprinkler system protection under specified
conditions. Necessary because of increased danger
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of fire in Los Angeles County due to hot and windy
conditions. Further, necessary because the risk of
fire is increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in Los Angeles County.
1007.9.1 Climatic, Requirements for signage warning against elevator
Topographical, use in an emergency. Necessary to ensure proper
Geological notice and evacuation in case of fire or other
emergency. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in Los Angeles County due to hot and
windy conditions. Further, necessary because risk of
fire and need for evacuation is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
1103.2 Climatic, Adopts International Fire Code requirements for radio
Geological coverage in existing buildings. Necessary to
increase fire and life safety and increase ability of fire
fighters to rescue people trapped in buildings during
an emergency and to communication between fire
fighters when responding to fire and life safety
emergencies. Necessary because of the prevalence
of earthquakes in Los Angeles County and the risk of
fires due to the climate in Los Angeles County.
1104 Climatic, Adopts International Fire Code requirements
Geological regarding egress requirements for existing buildings.
Necessary to increase fire and life safety and to
minimize fire danger from hazardous materials.
Necessary because risk of fire and spillage of
hazardous materials is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
1104.6.7 Climatic, Adopts requirement to keep fire escapes clear and
Geological unobstructed to allow for safe evacuation of buildings
in event of fire or other life safety emergency.
Necessary to increase fire and life safety in
evacuations because of the prevalence of
earthquakes in Los Angeles County and the risk of
fires due to the climate in Los Angeles County.
1105.1 Climatic, Requirement for fire access roads for tire storage
Topographical, yards to enable fire apparatus to gain access to fight
Geological fires. Necessary to increase fire and life safety and
to minimize risk of fire spreading beyond storage
areas. Necessary because risk of fire due to climate
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and topography in Los Angeles County and due to
the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
2007.9 Climatic, Provides for additional public safety
Topographical evacuation/landing area on high-rise buildings.
Necessary due to large number of high-rise buildings
in Los Angeles County and difficulty in evacuating
high-rise buildings in case of fire or other emergency.
2007.10 Climatic, Provides for requirements for helistops in fire hazard
Topographical severity zones to enable helicopters and associated
water tenders and support equipment to safely
operate to conduct operations to combat fires in
those areas. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in Los Angeles County due to hot and
windy conditions and topography that hinders the
ability for fire apparatus to gain access to remote
portions of the County.
2007.10.2 Climatic, Requires a hydrant next to helistops in fire hazard
Topographical severity zones to enable helicopters to fill their tanks
to facilitate water drops on wildland fires in those
areas. Necessary because of increased danger of
fire in Los Angeles County due to hot and windy
conditions and topography that hinders the ability for
fire apparatus to gain access to remote portions of
the County.
2007.10.3 Climatic, Adopts requirements for fire apparatus access to
Topographical helistops in fire hazard severity zones to enable
support equipment and apparatus associated with
helicopter operations to combat fires in those areas.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in the
county due to hot and windy conditions and
topography that hinders the ability for fire apparatus
to gain access to remote portions of the County.
2404.4 Climatic Provides for spray booths to be equipped with
automatic fire sprinklers. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County due
to hot and windy conditions.
2503 Climatic, Provides requirements for fruit and crop ripening
Geological operations to prevent ignition of ethylene gas and
reduce risk of fire and explosion. Necessary because
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of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County due
to hot and windy conditions and to reduce risk of fires
and explosion from earthquakes.
2504 Climatic, Provides requirements for fruit and crop ripening
Geological operations to prevent ignition of ethylene gas and
reduce risk of fire and explosion. Necessary because
of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County due
to hot and windy conditions and to reduce risk of fires
and explosion from earthquakes.
2505 Climatic, Provides requirements for fruit and crop ripening
Geological operations to prevent ignition of ethylene gas and
reduce risk of fire and explosion. Necessary because
of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County due
to hot and windy conditions and to reduce risk of fires
and explosion from earthquakes.
2506 Climatic, Provides requirements for fruit and crop ripening
Geological operations to prevent ignition of ethylene gas and
reduce risk of fire and explosion. Necessary because
of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County due
to hot and windy conditions and to reduce risk of fires
and explosion from earthquakes.
2507 Climatic, Provides requirements for fruit and crop ripening
Geological operations to prevent ignition of ethylene gas and
reduce risk of fire and explosion. Necessary because
of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County due
to hot and windy conditions and to reduce risk of fires
and explosion from earthquakes.
2810 Climatic Provides requirements for the safe storage of
combustible pallets to reduce risk of fire. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles
County due to hot and windy conditions.
3104.21 Climatic, Increased clearance requirements for combustible
Topographical vegetation near tents and membrane structures.
Necessary to increase fire and life safety around such
structures and to create defensible space.
Necessary because of fire risk due to climate and
unique topography of Los Angeles County.
Table 3206.2 Climatic, Provides for increased separation for aisles.
Geological Necessary because of unique climatic conditions that
increase the risk of fires. Further, necessary because
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risk of fire is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
3206.7.1 Climatic Requires installation of smoke and heat vents.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in Los
Angeles County due to hot and windy conditions.
3208.2.2 Climatic Provides for effectiveness of sprinkler systems by
prohibiting solid shelves, which would restrict water
from extinguishing fire on shelves. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles
County due to climatic conditions.
3505.9 Geological Requires protective devices to be installed on fuel
gas and oxygen lines to increase safety and reduce
risk of explosion and fire. Necessary because risk of
leaks or tank failure is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
4907.1 Climatic, Local amendment providing that defensible space
Topographical requirements shall also comply with Chapter 3 of this
code. Necessary due to Los Angeles County's
unique climate and topography to reduce risk of fire
and to minimize impacts of fire in Fire Hazard
Severity Zone.
5003.11.3.8 Climatic, Creates requirements for floors in buildings where
Geological hazardous materials are used or stored. Necessary
to increase fire and life safety and to minimize fire
danger from hazardous materials. Necessary
because risk of fire and spillage of hazardous
materials is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
5608.1.2 Topographical Fireworks displays conducted by licensed,
competent operators shall not be conducted in areas
that are conducive to fires and only shall be permitted
in areas where it is safe to do so.
5608.1.3 Topographical Requiring insurance from operators who receive
permits to conduct fireworks displays will protect the
public.
5704.2.8.3 Geological Requires secondary containment of flammable and
combustible liquids that are necessary to increase
fire and life safety and to prevent fires involving
flammable and combustible liquids from spreading.
Necessary because risk of leaks or tank failure is
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increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes in
Los Angeles County.
5704.2.8.16.1 Climatic, Requires foam deluge system. Necessary because
Geological of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County due
to climatic conditions and because risk of leaks or
tank failure is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
5704.2.9.1.1 Climatic, Requires all above-ground tanks exceeding 1,500
Geological square feet of liquid surface area used for the storage
of Class I or Class II flammable liquids to be provided
with foam fire protection. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County due
to climatic conditions and because risk of leaks or
tank failure is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
5704.2.9.6.1.3 Climatic, Provides for additional spacing between tanks to
Geological reduce fire danger and help prevent fire from
spreading to adjacent tanks. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County due
to climatic conditions and because risk of leaks or
tank failure is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
5704.3.7.6 Climatic, Construction and fire access requirements for liquid
Geological storage rooms. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in Los Angeles County due to climatic
conditions and because risk of explosion or container
failure is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
5706.5.1.1 Climatic, Provides increased distances for bulk transfer and
Geological process transfer operations so that they are farther
away from the public and other buildings. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles
County due to climatic conditions and because risk of
leaks or tank failure is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
5706.5.1.19 Climatic, Class I, II or III liquids shall be transferred from a tank
Geological vehicle or tank car only into an approved atmospheric
tank or approved portable tank. Necessary because
of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County due
to climatic conditions and because risk of leaks or
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tank failure is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in Los Angeles County.
6104.4 Climatic, Requirements for LP gas storage tank distances.
Geological Necessary because of increased danger of fire in Los
Angeles County due to climatic conditions and
because risk of leaks or tank failure is increased due
to the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
8104 Climatic, Creates requirements for fire access roads and
Topographical storage requirements for tire storage in automobile
wrecking yards. Necessary to enable fire apparatus
and fire fighters to gain access to fight fires and
respond to emergencies. Necessary because risk of
fire due to climate and topography in Los Angeles
County.
8106 Climatic, Creates requirements for fire access roads and
Topographical storage requirements for tire storage in automobile
wrecking yards. Necessary to enable fire apparatus
and fire fighters to gain access to fight fires and
respond to emergencies. Necessary because risk of
fire due to climate and topography in Los Angeles
County.
8108 Climatic, Creates requirements for fire access roads and
Topographical storage requirements for tire storage in automobile
wrecking yards. Necessary to enable fire apparatus
and fire fighters to gain access to fight fires and
respond to emergencies. Necessary because risk of
fire due to climate and topography in Los Angeles
County.
B105.1 Climatic, Provides for increased fire-flow to allow for more
Topographical water to be available to fight fires. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles
County due to climatic and topographical conditions.
B105.1.1 Climatic, Provides for increased fire-flow to allow for more
Topographical water to be available to fight fires. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles
County due to climatic and topographical conditions.
B105.2 Climatic, Provides for increased fire-flow to allow for more
Topographical water to be available to fight fires. Necessary
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because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles
County due to climatic and topographical conditions.
B105.3 Climatic, Provides for increased fire-flow at mobile home parks
Topographical in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones to allow for
more water to be available to fight fires. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles
County due to climatic and topographical conditions.
B105.4 Climatic, Provides for increased fire-flow for subdivisions of
Topographical land to allow for more water to be available to fight
fires. Necessary because of increased danger of fire
in Los Angeles County due to climatic and
topographical conditions.
C102.2 Climatic, Provides for hydrant spacing on streets to ensure
Topographical hydrants are accessible to firefighters. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles
County due to climatic and topographical conditions.
C105.2 Climatic, Provides for hydrant spacing to ensure that water is
Topographical available to fight fires. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in Los Angeles County due
to climatic and topographical conditions.
C105.2.1 Climatic, Provides for hydrant spacing for cul-de-sacs to
Topographical ensure that there is adequate water supply available
to fight fires. Necessary because of increased danger
of fire in the County due to climatic and topographical
conditions.
C105.2.2 Climatic, Provides for hydrant spacing for buildings other than
Topographical single family dwellings to ensure that there is
adequate water supply available to fight fires.
Necessary because of increased danger of fire in the
County due to climatic and topographical conditions.
C106 Climatic, Provides requirements for on-site hydrants to ensure
Topographical that there is adequate water supply available to fight
fires. Necessary because of increased danger of fire
in Los Angeles County due to climatic and
topographical conditions.
K103 Climatic, Provides various design and location requirements
Topographical, for temporary haunted houses, ghost walks, and
Geological similar amusement uses where the means of egress
are not apparent due to decorative materials
confusing sounds and or visual effects. Necessary
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because of increased danger of fire in Los Angeles
County due to climatic and topographical conditions
and the prevalence of earthquakes in Los Angeles
County.
Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution, shall
cause this resolution and her certification to be entered in the Book of Resolutions of the
Council of this City, and shall cause a copy hereof to be forthwith transmitted to the
California Building Standards Commission.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 19th day of August, 2014.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES
I, Carla Morreale, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that the
above Resolution No. 2014-49 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said
City Council at a regular meeting held on August 19, 2014.
City Clerk
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